Polytechnic High School vs. Millikan High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Millikan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,890 students in grades 9-12, Polytechnic High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,408 students in grades 9-12, Millikan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,890 students
3,408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
136 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4139 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3228 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
26%
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Graduation Rate
85%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
970
900
Grade 10 Students
947
838
Grade 11 Students
981
847
Grade 12 Students
992
823
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
17%
8%
% Hispanic
55%
50%
% Black
14%
8%
% White
6%
26%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%